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Fri Nov-02-07 09:35 AM
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| 11. I keep saying this is the ONE issue that could cause us to lose in 08, it's already |
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impacting local elections and not just in border states. I live in VA and it's a hot issue right now and will remain that way.
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| -The Immigration Issue -the hard questions...... |
Didereaux |
Nov-02-07 06:12 AM |
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Here in AZ, there are many whom I am acquainted with who |
AzDar |
Nov-02-07 06:35 AM |
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I think a lot of us can't be pigeonholed in a box |
midlife_mo_Jo |
Nov-02-07 08:21 AM |
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Amnesty for illegal aliens is opposed by the majority of voters in Alabama. n/t |
jody |
Nov-02-07 07:39 AM |
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it is opposed by the border states, also. nt |
awoke_in_2003 |
Nov-02-07 08:25 AM |
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Campaigning on immigration is the same as campaigning on crime |
flashl |
Nov-02-07 07:52 AM |
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This polling contridicts your argument. |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-02-07 08:06 AM |
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I am unclear as to how that poll applies to this issue? n/t |
Didereaux |
Nov-02-07 09:07 AM |
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The level of interest that you posit among Democratic voters |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-02-07 09:13 AM |
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No, I may have been unclear on the demographics, let me clear that up... |
Didereaux |
Nov-02-07 09:27 AM |
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Now I see. That's right. Independent voters seem to be more |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-02-07 09:47 AM |
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Legal immigrants generally oppose amnesty, privileges for people here illegally |
slackmaster |
Nov-02-07 08:29 AM |
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I keep saying this is the ONE issue that could cause us to lose in 08, it's already |
williesgirl |
Nov-02-07 09:35 AM |
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Right on, williesgirl! |
trayfoot |
Nov-02-07 04:55 PM |
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Man you lay it out then attack anyone who disagrees with you even before they say anything. |
Mountainman |
Nov-02-07 09:56 AM |
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deleted on purpose |
Mountainman |
Nov-02-07 10:03 AM |
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not at all, what I am saying is... |
Didereaux |
Nov-02-07 10:10 AM |
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So one must take the Republican position to avoid a Republican win? |
Chulanowa |
Nov-02-07 01:42 PM |
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My state has taken many Somali, Ethiopian,Liberian and Hmong.... |
Zookeeper |
Nov-02-07 05:04 PM |
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And that says little about overall immigration policy |
Chulanowa |
Nov-02-07 05:28 PM |
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Well, you are making absolute statements and generalizations... |
Zookeeper |
Nov-02-07 05:35 PM |
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Here is my real reply. |
Mountainman |
Nov-02-07 10:04 AM |
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Not in San Diego. Immigration is why Francine Busby LOST her election here... |
calipendence |
Nov-02-07 10:30 AM |
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EXCELLENT! Absolutely first class response....THANK YOU!!!!! |
Didereaux |
Nov-02-07 01:11 PM |
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the idea of bringing the "undocumented" into her campaign emerged right here on DU! |
NorthernSpy |
Nov-02-07 06:29 PM |
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San Diego is republican and not representative of the whole state or the nation |
Mountainman |
Nov-02-07 08:38 PM |
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Thom Hartmann isn't though, and he echoes the original poster and my concerns... |
calipendence |
Nov-02-07 08:59 PM |
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I'm sorry but I just can't buy your ideas because I don't believe you are being honest. |
Mountainman |
Nov-03-07 12:01 AM |
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I already HAVE lost a job due to H-1B Visa workers! |
calipendence |
Nov-03-07 11:49 AM |
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H-1 has northing to do with illegal immigrants and you did not lose your job to them |
Mountainman |
Nov-03-07 10:01 PM |
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Removing H-1B Visa caps WAS in the Senate immigration bill! |
calipendence |
Nov-04-07 01:04 AM |
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How do you know she lost? Hastert swore in Bilbray without regard |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-02-07 09:00 PM |
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Good point, but it wouldn't have even been close without immigration... |
calipendence |
Nov-02-07 11:23 PM |
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I agree that the situation just allows all workers to be exploited. |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-03-07 11:59 AM |
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I agree, we need to focus more on the root causes of the problem... |
calipendence |
Nov-03-07 12:13 PM |
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The good news is that while BushCo has been insanely |
sfexpat2000 |
Nov-03-07 12:31 PM |
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You're forgetting about one key demographic. |
MLFerrell |
Nov-02-07 10:32 AM |
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OnTheIssues reports CA, TX, NY, FL, IL have 80% of illegal aliens. |
jody |
Nov-02-07 12:17 PM |
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Cool, let's send 12 million people to the camps so we can win an election! |
High Plains |
Nov-02-07 12:43 PM |
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Candidates win elections by taking positions the voters support. Parties get political power by |
jody |
Nov-02-07 12:55 PM |
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This reasoning is why Texas politicans are AFRAID to touch the death penalty issue |
flashl |
Nov-02-07 01:29 PM |
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Last time I checked, a democracy is a government where 50% of the votes +1 make the law. Our |
jody |
Nov-02-07 01:59 PM |
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... |
flashl |
Nov-02-07 04:08 PM |
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I agree re Lincoln but he knew what it takes to get elected, he received 39.8% of the popular vote. |
jody |
Nov-02-07 04:35 PM |
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promoting xenophobia |
flashl |
Nov-02-07 06:12 PM |
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What does Xenophobia the fear or contempt of foreigners or strangers and people have to do with the |
jody |
Nov-02-07 06:25 PM |
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The public's focus should be placed squarely on |
flashl |
Nov-02-07 06:30 PM |
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OK, they are here illegally and should be arrested and dealt with as the law requires. Is that |
jody |
Nov-02-07 06:34 PM |
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.. |
flashl |
Nov-02-07 06:53 PM |
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Thanks for the exchange. Do you have a link showing that our immigration quotas are not being met & |
jody |
Nov-02-07 07:09 PM |
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... |
flashl |
Nov-02-07 07:19 PM |
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Immigration processing 'cooked' numbers |
flashl |
Nov-02-07 08:20 PM |
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I have a problem with your math. |
renie408 |
Nov-02-07 04:38 PM |
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They lose if they pursue latino votes with the amnesty carrot! n/t |
Didereaux |
Nov-02-07 07:31 PM |
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It's not a big deal |
treestar |
Nov-03-07 10:33 PM |
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So you support the Wall? |
ellisonz |
Nov-04-07 01:37 AM |
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I think you're wrong. |
Beerboy |
Nov-04-07 01:49 AM |
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